Dermoscopy of Nevus Spilus

Jouari, Ouiame El; Senhaji, Ghita; Mahi, H. El; Gallouj, S.; Mernissi, Fatima Zahra

doi:10.18689/mjdr-1000119

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“…Nevus Spilus be congenital or acquired and usually appears during infancy but may also appear later in life, typically in the intensive growth stages. 4,5 Aqil et al (Morocco, 2019) 70% of patients had these lesions from birth and 30% in adulthood. 4 Kamińska (Poland 2003) reported, all patients presents nevus at births.…”

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Clinical, Dermoscopic and Histhopatological Findings in Diagnosis of Nevus Spilus

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Introduction: Nevus spilus (NS) are seen in 0.2% to 2.3% of the population and have 0,13% to 0,2% risk for malignant transformation. Clinical, dermoscopic, and histhopatological features were describe in this case report in order to be easily recognize NS. Although NS is a benign cutaneous anomaly it has potential malignant transformation and requires regular follow up. Case Report: A case of nevus spilus in 23 years-old female was reported. There were multiple asymptomatic brownish pigmented spots over brownish patch on left cheek which gradually increased in number and size since 1 year ago. Dermatologic state: brown macules and dark brown papules in a speckled, overlying background café au lait macule. Dermoscopy revealed reticular pattern in background light brown and dark reticuloglobular pattern in dark speckled. Histopathology showed elongation of rete ridges with grouping of melanocyte cells at the tip, and proliferation of nevus cells. Conclution: Patient was planned to treat with Nd-Yag laser.

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“…The reported prevalence in the pediatric age group ranges from 1.3% to 2.1%, and that in the adult population is approximately 2.3%. 4,5,6 The sex incidence is approximately equal. All ethnic and racial groups are at risk, but there is a slight predilection for white individuals.…”

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confidence: 99%